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Thick & Chewy Breakfast Cookies

Thick & Chewy Breakfast Cookies

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Thick & Chewy Breakfast Cookies are the perfect way to kickstart your day with a delicious and nutritious boost. These indulgent cookies are soft, thick, and packed with wholesome ingredients like oats, nuts, and chocolate chips, making them an ideal choice for breakfast or a satisfying snack. With just 10 minutes of prep time, you can create a batch that’s not only convenient for busy mornings but also customizable to suit your taste. Whether you enjoy them warm from the oven or as a grab-and-go option, these cookies will keep you energized and satisfied throughout your day.

Ingredients

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  • 6 tbsp (84g) unsalted butter (softened)
  • ⅔ cup (145g) packed light brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp (30ml) honey
  • 1 large egg (at room temperature)
  • 1 tsp (5ml) pure vanilla extract
  • ¼ cup (60ml) smooth regular peanut butter
  • ½ cup (50g) large flake rolled oats
  • 1 cup plus 2 tbsp (160g) all-purpose flour
  • ¾ tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ⅓ cup (50g) chopped walnuts (plus extra for topping)
  • ¼ cup (35g) pumpkin seeds
  • 3 tbsp (25g) sunflower seeds
  • ½ cup (60g) dried cranberries or chopped dried apricots
  • ⅔ cup (113g) dark chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, beat softened butter, brown sugar, and honey until fluffy. Mix in the egg, peanut butter, and vanilla until well combined.
  2. Stir in rolled oats until evenly coated. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt; gradually mix into the wet ingredients along with walnuts, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, cranberries, and chocolate chips.
  3. Chill dough for 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  4. Shape dough into 1.5 oz balls on prepared sheets; flatten slightly and optionally top with walnuts.
  5. Bake for 11-13 minutes until edges are golden but centers are soft. Cool on sheets before transferring to wire racks.

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